Guatemala weather in May
Considering a trip to Guatemala this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Guatemala in May?
Guatemala is a region in Guatemala. May in Guatemala generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in San José Pinula.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guatemala with an average of 161 mm to heavy rainfall in San José Pinula with 204 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 185 hours of sunlight anticipated in San José Pinula. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guatemala in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Guatemala climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Guatemala?
San José Pinula
In May San José Pinula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Guatemala
In May Guatemala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Guatemala?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in San José Pinula, May may not be the ideal time to visit Guatemala.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in San José Pinula. In contrast, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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